The easiest bit of the NHS long term plan

Monday saw the arrival of the NHS long term plan. As a vision, it’s undoubtedly positive and ambitious – giving the public access to their GP via “digital consultations” understandably got a lot of coverage, but the plan’s authors might have been right to feel miffed that a lot of other good ideas didn’t attract much comment at all.

Reducing demand for 2WW dermatology referrals

Dermatology is one of the NHS’ biggest challenges. To quote this Guardian article written by a dermatologist, “there is now a growing acceptance that in many parts of the UK it is all but impossible to see a consultant dermatologist in the NHS”: That was written 3 years ago and it’s likely the situation has worsened since then.

Using out-of-area consultants to support Advice & Guidance

One of the biggest challenges for hospitals delivering an Advice & Guidance service is staffing it. Whether the requests come in from GPs by phone or in writing, most clinicians are expected to respond whilst also doing their day job. That is why we have created a National Consultant Network consisting of NHS specialty consultants who are able to answer calls or written requests for advice.

Staffing Advice & Guidance lines a challenge? Find out about our National Network.

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As a vision, the NHS long term plan is undoubtedly positive and ambitious – giving the public access to their GP via “digital consultations” understandably got a lot of coverage, but the plan’s authors might have been right to feel miffed that a lot of other good ideas didn’t attract much comment at all.

As 2018 draws to a close, some of our highlights from the past year include: Over a quarter of GPs can now access immediate Advice & Guidance, the launch our teledermatology app, the launch of our new webinar program with stellar speakers from the NHS.. and more!

One of the biggest challenges for hospitals delivering an Advice & Guidance service is staffing it. Whether the requests come in from GPs by phone or in writing, most clinicians are expected to respond whilst also doing their day job. This can mean using...

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